Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
West Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Jefferson
$1,600/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Jefferson
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Jefferson rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Jefferson, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in West Jefferson, NC
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
West Jefferson, NC
Rent prices in West Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Jefferson is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 |  10% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 17% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 25% | 98% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 150% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Jefferson | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 11% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 47% | - | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
98%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
150%
West Jefferson
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
47%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in West Jefferson, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Jefferson and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Jefferson
16%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
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$1,500
20%$650
21%$730
4%$1,300
10%$1,850
6%$1,320
26%$1,800
620%$1,095
15%$1,182
13%$2,072
10%$1,995
11%$1,304
2%Discover rentals in West Jefferson, NC
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Jefferson
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
447 Oakwood Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
300 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
218 Bob Mcneill Rd #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
218 Bob Mcneill Rd #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
300 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
171 Brook Ln, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
218 Bob Mcneill Rd #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Jefferson
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
447 Oakwood Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Jefferson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the West Jefferson rental market.
How much is rent in West Jefferson?
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Jefferson is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Jefferson?
To comfortably afford rent in West Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).